Teatime scones, a delectable British treat, are perfect for an afternoon tea party or a cozy breakfast. These light and fluffy pastries, often served with clotted cream and jam, are a delightful indulgence that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with simple ingredients like flour, butter, sugar, and milk, scones are easy to prepare and can be customized with various flavors, from classic plain to fruity or savory options. With a crispy exterior and a soft, crumbly interior, scones are a timeless classic that will surely impress your guests.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
TRADITIONAL ENGLISH TEA TIME SCONES WITH JAM AND CREAM
Eat these hot, split & spread with fresh churned butter, fresh cream and homemade jam, preferably strawberry........not forgetting to lick your fingers afterwards - discreetly! These always made an appearance on my Mum and Grandmother's Afternoon Tea Table....it's simply expected my dear! You can also add dried fruit to these to make traditional fruit scones, such as sultanas, currants and raisins; I have added that option in the recipe. The traditional English Cream Tea is very popular in the South West of England, especially in Devon and Cornwall - there you will be offered a pot of tea with fluffy warm scones, butter, cream and strawberry jam. In Devon, you will be served double Devon cream and in Cornwall, you will be offered clotted cream - that's the main difference.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Scones
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 Scones, 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder into a bowl and add the sugar and butter.
- Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Gradually mix in the egg and milk mixture to make a dough, saving any excess to glaze the tops of the scones. Add your fruit at this stage if using.
- Gently knead the dough on a lightly floured work surface until smooth.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/2" thick, then cut out 2" rounds with a plain or fluted cutter, kneading and re-rolling the dough until it is all used up.
- Arrange scones on baking sheets then brush tops with the milk and egg mixture.
- Bake in the oven at 230°C (450°F) mark 8 for 10 to 15 minutes, until well risen and lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Whip the fresh cream until stiff. Split the scones and fill with butter, jam and fresh cream.
CLASSIC TEA TIME CREAM SCONES
This lovely recipe for scones comes from the book "Simply Scones" by L. Weiner and B. Albright, which I got for my bday yesterday. They taste great as is or spread with jam or clotted cream or even with some cheese melted on top. This I discovered when accidentally putting the cheese on the wrong scones before baking two different kinds. :) Hahaha...
Provided by Lalaloula
Categories Scones
Time 25m
Yield 6 7.5 cm scones
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a big bowl mix flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. If using vanilla bean add it now.
- Add the butter and rub it in using two knives, a pastry blender or your finger tips. When the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, stop.
- Add the beaten egg and enough cream to make a soft but not sticky dough.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead lightly (not more than 8 times).
- Pat down and cut out scones using a cookie cutter or a glass (I use a glass of 7.5 cm in diameter).
- Place on a paper-lined baking sheet and brush with some cream if you like.
- Bake in the pre-heated oven at 220°C/425°C for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 82.4, Sodium 270.3, Carbohydrate 41.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 8.7, Protein 5.9
TEATIME SCONES
When I was on a cruise in the Bahamas, I discovered scones. From then on, I have loved scones. Also try with 1 to 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips in place of the cinnamon.
Provided by Melanie
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes
Time 22m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly dust a baking sheet with flour.
- Whisk the 2 cups flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar together in a mixing bowl. Cut in the butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir the buttermilk into the flour mixture until moistened.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, for five or six turns. Pat or roll the dough to about 1-inch thick. Cut into rounds with a floured 2-inch cutter and arrange rounds on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of the scones with milk and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the scones have risen and are golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 121.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
AFTERNOON TEA SCONES
"Your guests will love these scones served with butter, jam or jelly," suggests Ruth Ann Stelfox of Raymond, Alberta. "Or try them as an addition to a weeknight meal. Your family's eyes will light up when they see a plate of them on the table."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 6 scones.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk the egg, sour cream, lemon zest and orange zest; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in currants. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times., Roll into a 7-in. circle In a small bowl, beat egg yolk and water. Brush over dough. Cut into six wedges. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 559mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
TEA SCONES
Categories Bread Dairy Breakfast Brunch Bake Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Sprinkle baking sheet lightly with flour. Combine 2 cups cake flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Add butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Beat egg and 7 tablespoons milk in small bowl. Pour egg mixture over dry ingredients, tossing with fork until moist and adding 1 more tablespoon milk if dry. Gather dough into ball. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Shape dough into 8-inch round about 3/4 inch thick. Transfer round to prepared baking sheet. Using sharp knife, cut round into 8 equal wedges; do not separate wedges.
- Bake scones until tester inserted into center comes out clean and top is golden, about 20 minutes. Recut scones. Serve warm or at room temperature.
CREAM TEA SCONES
Traditional at English Tea time - these are some of the simplest and best scones I have made. The recipe was originally from a 1987 Canadian Living Cookbook.
Provided by K9 Owned
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 12-16 scones
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, combine eggs, egg yolk and cream - beat with a fork until well blended.
- Add the liquid mix all at once to the dry ingredients, stirring with a fork to make a soft, slightly sticky dough - add a little more cream if necessary.
- Press into a ball and knead gently on a floured surface about 10 times.
- Roll out dough to 1/2 inch thick and cut in to triangles or rounds.
- Place on an ungreased baking sheet and brush with egg white then sprinkle lightly with sugar.
- Bake in a pre-heated 425 degree oven for 12 - 15 minutes or until golden.
- Now the very best part. Serve them warm with butter, raspberry or strawberry jam and to be really traditional you may also add a dollop of Devonshire cream. Whipping cream is a good substitute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.5, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 46.6, Sodium 278.6, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 3.5
TEA ROOM SCONES
I got this recipe from a local tea room. They can be made as recipe states or with white chocolate and cranberries. You can also add a number of things to the dry ingredients to make your own version such as chocolate chips etc.
Provided by Petdrwife
Categories Scones
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut butter into flour, sugar and baking powder.
- Mix together egg, half n half and vanilla.
- Blend wet ingredients with dry ingredients.
- Place on floured board, knead ten times (no more or will become to tough).
- Pat out and cut with a floured biscuit cutter or glass.
- Place on baking sheet and brush with a mixture of half n half and vanilla over tops.
- Bake at 350 degrees till brown on top and bottom like biscuits 15 - 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.1, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 233.6, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 6.6, Protein 4.6
Tips:
- Use cold butter: Cold butter creates flaky layers in the scones.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the scones tough.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough helps the scones to rise properly.
- Bake the scones until they are golden brown: Overbaking will dry out the scones.
- Serve the scones warm with your favorite toppings: Scones are best served warm with butter, jam, cream, or fruit.
Conclusion:
Teatime scones are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or afternoon tea. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a scone that everyone will love. Whether you prefer a classic scone or something more unique, you are sure to find the perfect recipe in this collection. So next time you are looking for a special treat, be sure to give one of these teatime scone recipes a try.
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